The scorekeeper got an easy start on Tuesday as neither Hopewell nor Hampton made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Vikings blew past the Talbots 8-1. The Vikings not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 7, 2024 (when they won 15-5).
David Medich
| 04/22/25 @ Hampton | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs North Catholic | 10 |
| 03/31/25 vs Ambridge | 7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Beaver | 8 |
| 03/14/25 @ Shenango | 9 |
David Medich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, James Gill was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Drew Donovan also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hopewell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Hopewell and bumps their season record up to 4-9. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Hampton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hopewell beat the Talbots by a score of 7-4 on Wednesday.
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